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Julia Margaret Cameron
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Isle of Wight Festival
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Welcome To Dimbola Museum & Galleries

Dimbola was the home of the celebrated Victorian photographer Julia Margaret Cameron. It is now a museum and galleries dedicated to her life and work, which also showcases contemporary exhibitions from photographers around the globe. We also house a permanent exhibition of photographs and posters commemorating the original 1970 Isle of Wight Festival.

Celebrating the legendary jazz album Kind of Blue by Miles Davis, which was released in 1959.

Upcoming Exhibitions & Events

Alan Edwards to give book launch at Dimbola

June 18, 2025 18:00
Alan Edwards, the godfather of British music PR, who has worked with artists such as David Bowie, the Spice Girls, the Rolling Stones, the Stranglers, Prince and Amy Winehouse, is…

Sheila Rock: Punk +

May 25, 2025 10:00-September 7, 2025 16:00
We are proud to present PUNK + a compelling exhibition showcasing a retrospective by acclaimed photographer Sheila Rock. From the raw energy of 1970s punk, with iconic images of The…

Kathleen Holloway: Sea Change

May 25, 2025 10:00-September 7, 2025 16:00
Kathleen Holloway is a multi-genre photographer whose images range from street photography, still life, and photo abstractions. She has studied at The International Center of Photography and Penumbra Foundation, both…

Mini Iconic Bowie – Terry O’Neill

June 1, 2019-December 31, 2028
Dimbola Museum & Galleries are honoured that Iconic Images have kindly agreed to loan us photographs of David Bowie taken by the late Terry O’Neil left over from our Iconic…

Visitor Info

Open: 7 days a week 10am-4pm

Admission Prices

Adults

£6.90 / £7.60*

Seniors, Students

£6.30 / £7*

Children 5-10

£1.70

Children 11-17

£3.00

Friends of JMC Trust & National Art Pass

FREE

*Gift Aid Admission
If you are a UK tax payer you can help Dimbola raise vital additional funds by paying Gift Aid Admission. The price includes a donation of 10% as required by HMRC which means for every £1 you spend, Dimbola can claim an extra £0.25 from the Government.

We are pleased to welcome prebooked coach parties and groups with an introductory talk. Please contact groups@dimbola.co.uk for further information or to make a booking 

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